The Atlanta Braves placed right-handed pitcher Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to right shoulder inflammation. The 35-year-old had a 4.54 ERA in 79 1/3 innings this season, but struggled since returning from a knee injury, posting a 12.91 ERA in his last three appearances. He allowed five runs in three innings in Monday's loss to the Chicago Cubs. The Braves recalled J.R. Ritchie from Triple-A to take his roster spot. López is the seventh Braves pitcher on the injured list, adding to a rotation already missing several key arms.
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